Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
19 Jan 2025
Reply rate
87.7 %
Usually responds within 6 days
Feedback
6
ID verified
Email verified
Badges (2)
Find your perfect host
Details
Description
Hi! we are a family of five, living up north in Norway, in the small county of Bardu. We live here on the countryside with our cats and dogs and chickens and ducks, and channel our energy into the beautiful sport of dogsledding. The area is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature, perfectly fitted for the sport.
However, dogsledding is a very physical and demanding job, an that's why we need YOU! we would love to have someone here to help out with the tasks surrounding the sport, and overall balance out the workload. As we go towards the summer months, some outdoor work and gardening would also become part of the tasks.
It is very important that you are a positive person and a happy worker, but most of all an animal lover!
We are not running a business with dogs,but we train them for personal use and races.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- outdoor life
- experience with dogs and animal care
- dogsledding
- skiing
- language
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Your work will be:
- feeding and caring for the sled-dogs
- keeping the dog-kennel clean
- otherwise help me out with anything else that is needed
Qualities we are looking for in a helper :
- can put up with long workdays
- cares about animals, as animal welfare is always the top priority
- honest and motivated
- can accept that in this line of work we get wet and cold sometimes, and it will not always be comfortable
- has no problem living with others, and will get along with the family
- a positive spirit and a smile :)
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
summer time: you will use a camper wagon near the dog yard.
winter time: shared bedroom ( 2 workawayer share the room)in the house, and shared bathroom.
We will be eating together, and otherwise just be living alongside one-another.
What else ...
In your free time there are lots of different activities to do such as snowshoeing, skiing (cross-country or downhill), hiking, ice fishing and of course cuddling the dogs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (5)
I stayed a month with Natalia and her family, it was a really lovely time. I love working outside with the dogs and working in the garden, so this was exactly what I was hoping for.
Lots to do and in a beautiful quiet area, I also learned about how to use the flowers and plants that are growing in the area. For everyone who love dogs, like to… read more
if you love dogs, lovely people, good food, cats, (and chickens), you've found the best host here. I spent a month here and there was something to do every day. No matter if the weather is bad or sunny and 25 degrees, the dogs all want to be cuddled and are very happy when they see you,… read more
Well, you didn’t make it easy for us to say goodbye. After a month full of wagging dog tails, delicious rhubarb cake, creative projects, hikes in the midnight sun, fishing trips and so many more experiences, we just couldn’t get enough of you.
From the first moment we felt comfortable… read more
Photos
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
I stayed a month with Natalia and her family, it was a really lovely time. I love working outside with the dogs and working in the garden, so this was exactly what I was hoping for.
Lots to do and in a beautiful quiet area, I also learned about how to use the flowers and plants that are growing in the area. For everyone who love dogs, like to… read more
if you love dogs, lovely people, good food, cats, (and chickens), you've found the best host here. I spent a month here and there was something to do every day. No matter if the weather is bad or sunny and 25 degrees, the dogs all want to be cuddled and are very happy when they see you,… read more
Well, you didn’t make it easy for us to say goodbye. After a month full of wagging dog tails, delicious rhubarb cake, creative projects, hikes in the midnight sun, fishing trips and so many more experiences, we just couldn’t get enough of you.
From the first moment we felt comfortable… read more
I stayed with Natalia and her lovely family for 3 weeks. It is that I had to go home because I had things to do, but I can confidently say that I would have stayed longer if I could. All 5 of the family are very welcoming people and… read more
